Sea Treasure Hunt: Find Marine Life in Sand at Nagoya Science Museum

The Nagoya Science Museum will host "Kagaku Seminar: Sea Treasure Hunt - Let's Find Marine Life in the Sand!" on July 12, 2026. This hands-on program invites participants to examine sand collected from a southern island's coast using a stereoscopic microscope to discover marine organisms and their fragments.

Participants will have the opportunity to find diverse remnants of life, such as sea urchin spines, star sand, beautiful shells, coral, and crab claws. The seminar will be led by Associate Professor Motohiro Kawase of the Faculty of Human Sciences at Aichi Mizuho University, offering expert insights into marine biodiversity.

The event is open to elementary school students and the general public, with mandatory participation of a guardian for elementary school students. The program is divided into two sessions: a morning session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and an afternoon session from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Each session has a capacity of 32 participants, and selection will be by lottery if applications exceed the number of available spots. The participation fee is 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and 350 yen for general admission, covering the lecture, materials, and insurance. General admission to the museum is free, but separate fees apply if you wish to visit the exhibition halls before or after the seminar.

Applications can be submitted through the Nagoya City Electronic Application Service. Please refer to the provided links for the morning and afternoon sessions. The application deadline is Friday, June 19, 2026. Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be sent via email within one week after the deadline. Attendees should bring the participation fee, writing utensils, and their acceptance email.

The Nagoya Science Museum is located at 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. It is easily accessible from JR Nagoya Station and Subway Sakae Station. This event offers a valuable opportunity for both children and adults to engage with the wonders of the ocean and stimulate their scientific curiosity.

Event Information

• Event Title: Kagaku Seminar: Sea Treasure Hunt - Let's Find Marine Life in the Sand!
• Venue: Nagoya Science Museum, Life Science Building, 6th Floor, Laboratory 1
• Address: 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
• Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
• Time:
  • Morning Session: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Reception starts 9:30 AM)
  • Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Reception starts 1:45 PM)
• Target Audience: Elementary school students to general public (elementary students must be accompanied by a guardian)
• Fee: Elementary/Junior High School Students: 200 yen / General: 350 yen (includes lecture, materials, insurance)
• Capacity: 32 participants per session (lottery)
• Application Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026

How to Apply

Apply via the Nagoya City Electronic Application Service (https://ttzk.graffer.jp/city-nagoya).

• Morning Session: https://ttzk.graffer.jp/city-nagoya/smart-apply/apply-procedure/0461534886398281942
• Afternoon Session: https://ttzk.graffer.jp/city-nagoya/smart-apply/apply-procedure/7897012670031283168

You can also search for "Kagaku Seminar" or "Umi no Takarasagashi" on the application service.

What to Bring / Inquiries

• Bring: Participation fee, writing utensils, acceptance email, etc.
• Inquiries: Nagoya Science Museum, "Kagaku Seminar: Sea Treasure Hunt" Desk, Phone: 052-201-4486

Access

• Venue: Nagoya Science Museum (2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)
• Nearest Stations: JR Nagoya Station / Subway Sakae Station

Admission to the museum is free, but a separate entrance fee is required to access the exhibition halls before or after the seminar. Please check the official website for details regarding the application deadline, capacity, and lottery system, and apply early.